Photography Project

The Photography project requires creativity and self-motivation. Members will work as a group and individually to learn the basic parts and functions of their camera. Some photography topics include lighting and shadows; background, middle ground and foreground and the Rule of Thirds.

Photography Units

Unit 1- Adventures With Your Cameraa) Present a collection of 10-15 photos mounted in your record book, 4'' by 6'' photos, 2 per page and each with a written description. To learn the skills of Photographic composition and framing, the photos must not be manually or digitally cropped. Photographs must include:i) One picture of a pet animalii) One picture of a home ( for people or others)iii) One picture of a plant (wild or domestic)iv) One picture from the veiwpoint of a very young child (2 to 4 years of age)v) One example of a good use of each: textures, leading lines, and framing.vi) At least three photographs of a 4-h activity or project.b) Display your record book on achievement day.c) Maintain a small notebook with a detailed record of each picture, which includes the date, photo number, location, people in the photo, and any special features of the photo.d) Prepare an exhibit of 5 best mounted 5'' by 7'' pictures for display at a fair, achievement day, window display, or a public exhibition as a club group.

Unit 2- Getting To Know Your Cameraa) Present a minimum of 20 photographs mounted in your record book, 4'' by 6'' photos, 2 per page and each with a written description. To learn the skills of Photographic composition and framing, the photos must not be manually or digitally cropped. Photographs must include:i) Two comparision photos: one using a tripod and the other hand holding your camera.ii) Two comparision photos of indoor flash: One or more images with flash and one or more images without flash.iii) Two comparision pictures of outdoor fill-in flash: One or more images with fill flash and one or more images without fill flashes.iv) One good example of a low camera angle, one of a level angle and one of a high angle.v) A collection of 3 photographs each showing a different emotion of a person.b) Maintain a small notebook with a detailed record of each picture, which includes the date, photo number, location, people in the photo, type of lighting if flash was used and any special settings used ( ISO, shutter speed, apeture ) for the purpose of learning how to improve picture taking skills.c) Display your record book and notebook on achievement day.d) Prepare an exhibit of the emotions collection (iv above) and 5 best mounted 5'' by 7'' pictures for display at a fair, achievement day, window display, or a public exhibition as a club group.

Unit 3- Exploring Photographya) Present a minimum of 20 photos in your record book, 4'' by 6'' photos, 2 per page and each with a written description. To learn the skills of Photographic composition and framing, the photos must not be manually or digitally cropped. Photographs must include:i) Using the filter effects feature on your camera, provide one example of each: Colour and another setting of your choice ( eg. black and white, sepia, negative, RGB.)ii) One example of each form of movement: panning, suggested movement, and freezing movement.iii) A photo story from a field trip ( farm visit, petting zoo, community event) of at least 5 pictures.b) Maintain a small notebook with a detailed record of each picture, which includes the date, photo number, location, people in the photo, type of lighting if flash was used and any special settings used ( ISO, shutter speed, apeture ) for the purpose of learning how to improve picture taking skills.c) Display your record book and notebook on achievement day.d)Prepare an exhibit of pictures of the photo story (iii above) and 5 best mounted 5'' by 7'' pictures for display at a fair, achievement day, window display, or a public exhibition as a club group.

Unit 4- Artistic Photographya) Mount in your record book, one 5'' by 7'' photo per page with a written description, a minimum of 25 photographs including:i) Two examples of each type of portrait: individual, child, and group.ii) One photo story of at least 5 pictures with the topic, "This is my BC!"iii) Using the same subject, photograph one example of each type of lighting: Front, side, back, top ,and bottom.iv) Three picture that are examples of painting with light.v) Five close-up pictures shot with a close up lens or using the macro feature on your camera, to the topic of " What am I?"b)Maintain a small notebook with a detailed record of each picture, which includes the date, photo number, location, people in the photo, type of lighting if flash was used and any special settings used ( ISO, shutter speed, apeture ) for the purpose of learning how to improve picture taking skills.c) Display your record book and notebook on achievement day.d) Prepare an exhibit your top 3-5 pictures of a group framed ( framed to suit theme of photos) for display at fairs, achievment day, window display, or a public exhibition as a group.

Unit 5- Journalism Photographya) Mount in your record book, one 5'' by 7'' photo per page with a written description, a minimum of 30 photographs including:i) One photo story of 5 or more photos titled , " This is 4-H!"ii) One phote story of five or more picture used to motivate or inspire the viewer and strengthen a written message.iii) One photo story of five or more pictures for the topic, " A Day in the Life of..."iv) Two examples of photographs that trigger a desired reaction in the viewer.v) One photo story of five or more pictures used for advertising a product of choice.vi) One photo collage using five or more pictures to describe a community event.b)Maintain a small notebook with a detailed record of each picture, which includes the date, photo number, location, people in the photo, type of lighting if flash was used and any special settings used ( ISO, shutter speed, apeture ) for the purpose of learning how to improve picture taking skills.c) Keep a photo file either in hard copy( with negative adn contact sheets) or on the computer ( organized into folders and with all images saved with back up copies).d) prepare an exhibit of 2 of your best photo stories mounted with each photo a minimum size of 5'' by 7'' for display at a fair or Achievement Day.e) prepare a print display or slide show for a public presentation on one of your photo stories with a minimum of ten photos, including an explanation of the photo story.

Unit 6- Mastering Photography ( Senior Management)As this is a Senior Management project, it is required that an outline of your achievement goals be sent to the BC 4-H office prior to beginning the project. Completion of one 10-12 month project is required for achievement day.a) create a portfolio with a minimum of 30 photographs including:i) A minimum of one photo story of five or more pictures.ii) Two photos of night photography.iii) Two photos of black and white photography, using the black and white setting on your camera.iv) One example of each type of composition: framing your subject, leading lines, and portrait with landscape.v) Two pictures comparing depth of field by changing the aperture setting.vi) Two groups of five photos that display two different points of view at the same event.vii) One picture using post processing software that combines two or more images.viii) One landscape picture using post processing software to edit the background ( eg. change to a different colour, use a filter effect, ect.)b) Maintain a small notebook with a detailed record of each picture, which includes the date, photo number, location, people in the photo, type of lighting if flash was used and any special settings used ( ISO, shutter speed, apeture ) for the purpose of learning how to improve picture taking skills.c) Keep a photo file either in hard copy( with negative adn contact sheets) or on the computer ( organized into folders and with all images saved with back up copies).d) Prepare an exhibit of a minimum of 4 mounted pictures with a mimimum size of 8'' by 10'' for display at a fair or achievement day.e) Prepare a print display or slide show for a public presentation, teaching a certain photography topic from the skills required to complete section a) above.

Unit 7- Photography Senior ManagementThe following options are only suggestions for Senior Management projects. You may choose one, or with the approval of your club leader and Youth and Community development Specialist or assistant, develop one yourself. It is required that an outline of your achievement goal be sent to the BC 4-h office prior to beginning the project. Approval from Youth and Community Development Staff is required to start this project. Completion of one 10-12 month project is required for achievement day.- History of Photography - Travel photography- Digital Photography Project - Commercial photography and advertising- News Photagraphy - Calendar- Career opportunities in photography - A subject of your choice